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What makes a good speaker?

All English students will be taking part in speaking tasks this term – so what makes a good speaker?

Speaking

Speaking is a fundamental process that people use to express, explore, and learn about ideas. Speaking includes: sharing information, persuading others, expressing and understanding ideas, coordinating activities with others, and selecting and critically analysing messages. Contexts of this communication include one-on-one opportunties such as job interviews, small group interactions, large audiences and meetings, and interactions with broadcast media.

Good Speakers…

Consider audience and variables in the speaking situation

Produce a coherent message

Participate in a variety of communication situations

Use appropriate content and conventions for purpose, audience, occasion, and context